(For EL1490 applications, see opposite side of instruction sheet)
Panic Exit Device Baseplate Retrofit
EL1590
Installation Instructions
Parts List
Kit.1008
Baseplate assembly for:
36” and 42” device
Kit.1009
Baseplate assembly for:
48” device
EL1590 Baseplate assembly
Notes
• Verify length of new baseplate assembly matches old baseplate assembly before proceeding with disassembly.
• If the device you are replacing has been cut to a non-standard length, refer to device instruction for cut length to determine if new
retrofit baseplate assembly will fit (new baseplate may be slightly longer than old baseplate).
• If existing application, disconnect power source before working on device.
1
Remove device from door
Pushbar
end cap
Channel end cap
Channel mounting plate
Pushbar
assembly
Latchbolt
housing
1a
Remove pushbar end cap on
hinge stile.
1b
Loosen two mounting screws
on channel mounting plate.
1c
Remove latch bolt housing on
lock stile.
1d
Remove two mounting screws
on lock stile and remove
device from door.
2
Remove channel from old
baseplate
2a Place pushbar face down on
non-marring surface.
2b Remove
seven
exposed
screws from
back of
channel.
2c Slide
channel from
device.
Channel slides out
hinge stile of device
Note location of
shorter screw
